Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell

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Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell

When Freddy the tortoise was caught in a bush fire in Brazil, his chances of survival were slim. But thanks to a group of pioneering surgeons known as The Animal Avengers, Freddy not only survived his ordeal – he is also now the proud owner of the world’s first 3D printed shell!

“Freddy was the first tortoise in the world to receive a fully rebuilt hull and the first creature that we, as a newly formed group of animal rescuers, decided to help,” said Designer Cicero Moraes, a member of the volunteer group based in Sao Paulo. He designed the shell by reconstructing a 3D computer image based on various pictures he took of Freddy. He then sent the design to Dr Paulo Miamoto, a dental surgeon, who turned the design into reality with the use of a 3D printer. And as you can see, Freddie looks more than happy in his newly printed home! Good work Animal Avengers! Tony Stark would be proud! You can also fund them here. (h/t)

Freddie the tortoise is lucky to be alive after getting burned in a bush fire

Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell - Freddie the tortoise is lucky to be alive after getting burned in a bush fire

His shell was badly damaged so a group of volunteers made him a new one…with a 3D printer!

Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell - His shell was badly damaged so a group of volunteers made him a new one…with a 3D printer!

The group call themselves The Animal Avengers, and as you can see, their skills are superhuman

Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell - The group call themselves The Animal Avengers, and as you can see, their skills are superhuman

The new shell fitted Freddy perfectly but it needed a little color

Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell - The new shell fitted Freddy perfectly but it needed a little color

So the team hand-painted it to look as natural as possible

Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell - So the team hand-painted it to look as natural as possible

It looks just as good as the real thing!

Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell - It looks just as good as the real thing!

The Animal Avengers assemble includes four vets, one dental surgeon and a 3D designer

Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell - The Animal Avengers assemble includes four vets, one dental surgeon and a 3D designer

The real Avengers are nothing compared to this superhero team!

Injured Tortoise Receives World’s First 3D Printed Shell - The real Avengers are nothing compared to this superhero team!

Watch Freddy in action here:



Source: Bored Panda

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